Crowds cheering, the band playing, and long lines for pretzels are all exciting, but the real spotlight is on the MVHS football team. Anyone can watch from the stands, but what does it feel like to be on the field?
James Batte, a senior and football player at MVHS, said, “When you are on the field for the first time, it can be a very nervous moment.”
This is understandable, knowing that most people, when trying something new, feel overwhelmed. To help with this, individuals may need a little support. They can get this encouragement from their friends and family reminding them to never give up.
Football is a tough sport, but is it the hardest sport? MVHS freshman and football player, Alajuwon Howse, thinks so.
“I consider football one of the hardest sports, but not the most difficult overall. What makes it so challenging is the pressure to be the strongest and to be the fastest. Also memorizing the game plays is another skill to work on,” Howse said.
With all this in mind, one can easily get overstimulated and even a little stressed while playing football. A good way to deal with these emotions is by taking a moment to relax and work on one problem at a time. It’s best not to procrastinate on the skills that need practice so they can be in good handy when in need of use.
Frustration can also follow after with bad games. It does not feel good when one does not do their best.What is a good way to handle those situations? Here is a suggestion from both football players:
Both football players said they use the criticism as motivation, to encourage them to learn to leave room for improvement
This information can help people in football, but can help people who play any sport. Each and every sport has its strengths and weaknesses.
Football is one of many popular sports. However, not everyone recommends trying football. Senior James Batte shared, “I wouldn’t recommend football because you could get a lot of injuries.”
One has to really put in hard work, but the more an individual gets into the season, the more fun it becomes. Overall, football is a wonderful and challenging sport to play, which is loved by millions.